Import/export HS code 7011: Glass parts for lamps and tubes
Glass envelopes, bulbs, and tubes used in electric lamps, cathode-ray tubes, and similar devices
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* UK only, last 24 months analysed
Imports by country
What this shows: Import market volume by exporter country into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,492,742 |
| France | 1,136,978 |
| Czechia | 543,530 |
| Canada | 245,094 |
| Germany | 134,663 |
Countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month volume, right side by second 12-month volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 784,584 | 708,158 | -76,426 |
| France | 732,271 | 404,707 | -327,564 |
| Czechia | 314,303 | 229,227 | -85,076 |
| Canada | 112,395 | 132,699 | +20,304 |
| Germany | 38,452 | 96,211 | +57,759 |
| Italy | 36,793 | 76,054 | +39,261 |
| United States | 40,765 | 39,769 | -996 |
| Ireland | 40,465 | 1,355 | -39,110 |
| India | 9,483 | 18,897 | +9,414 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 21,565 | 1,055 | -20,510 |
Imports by country of origin
What this shows: Import volume by production origin country. Differences from exporter-country data can indicate re-export routes.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,677,435 |
| Czechia | 539,783 |
| Germany | 243,350 |
| Italy | 112,814 |
| United States | 73,155 |
Country of origin rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 880,757 | 796,678 | -84,079 |
| Czechia | 317,723 | 222,060 | -95,663 |
| Germany | 81,329 | 162,021 | +80,692 |
| Italy | 36,793 | 76,021 | +39,228 |
| United States | 37,277 | 35,878 | -1,399 |
| Canada | 47,886 | 4,452 | -43,434 |
| India | 9,483 | 18,897 | +9,414 |
| France | 17,713 | 9,060 | -8,653 |
| Portugal | 8,773 | 12,425 | +3,652 |
| Poland | 11,459 | 3,222 | -8,237 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
UK regions rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: UK regions are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month importer count, right side by second 12-month importer count, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| UK region | First 12m | Second 12m | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 0 | -3 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,599,709 |
| Other | 1,101,537 |
| Air transport | 687,540 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 567,793 |
| Road transport | 1,433 |
Transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 796,079 | 803,630 | +7,551 |
| Other | 705,372 | 396,165 | -309,207 |
| Air transport | 381,480 | 306,060 | -75,420 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 310,465 | 257,328 | -53,137 |
| Road transport | 1,433 | 0 | -1,433 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 1,101,537 |
| Felixstowe | 624,823 |
| London Gateway Port | 559,655 |
| London | 475,011 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 336,457 |
Port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 705,372 | 396,165 | -309,207 |
| Felixstowe | 590,072 | 34,751 | -555,321 |
| London Gateway Port | 17,774 | 541,881 | +524,107 |
| London | 252,032 | 222,979 | -29,053 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 179,707 | 156,750 | -22,957 |
| Thamesport | 64,093 | 97,243 | +33,150 |
| East Midlands Airport | 70,701 | 79,919 | +9,218 |
| Liverpool Docks | 61,295 | 79,922 | +18,627 |
| London Stansted Airport | 83,274 | 28,428 | -54,846 |
| Southampton | 22,389 | 42,705 | +20,316 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Other manufacturing | 9 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 5 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 27 |
| 54m+ | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 685,988 |
| Switzerland | 232,337 |
| Gambia | 161,462 |
| Germany | 130,472 |
| Poland | 89,476 |
Export countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Destination countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export volume, right side by second 12-month export volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 441,475 | 244,513 | -196,962 |
| Switzerland | 110,250 | 122,087 | +11,837 |
| Gambia | 127,445 | 34,017 | -93,428 |
| Germany | 74,033 | 56,439 | -17,594 |
| Poland | 8,642 | 80,834 | +72,192 |
| Thailand | 47,282 | 29,132 | -18,150 |
| Ireland | 45,007 | 26,097 | -18,910 |
| France | 12,130 | 57,078 | +44,948 |
| Spain | 45,713 | 5,674 | -40,039 |
| Norway | 35,639 | 13,159 | -22,480 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 7,112 |
| China | 1,867 |
| XI | 1,095 |
| Ireland | 331 |
| Germany | 116 |
Export origin countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 4,246 | 2,866 | -1,380 |
| China | 1,687 | 180 | -1,507 |
| XI | 373 | 722 | +349 |
| Ireland | 229 | 102 | -127 |
| Germany | 116 | 0 | -116 |
| Italy | 32 | 80 | +48 |
| France | 81 | 0 | -81 |
| Viet Nam | 25 | 0 | -25 |
| South Korea | 17 | 0 | -17 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,444,253 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 243,457 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 226,450 |
| Other | 12,641 |
Export transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 880,434 | 563,819 | -316,615 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 78,753 | 164,704 | +85,951 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 185,133 | 41,317 | -143,816 |
| Other | 7,274 | 5,367 | -1,907 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 624,708 |
| ZLC | 410,462 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 286,558 |
| London Gateway Port | 129,794 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 112,494 |
Export port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 365,335 | 259,373 | -105,962 |
| ZLC | 283,734 | 126,728 | -157,006 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 144,572 | 141,986 | -2,586 |
| London Gateway Port | 94,255 | 35,539 | -58,716 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 50,816 | 61,678 | +10,862 |
| Dover | 6,988 | 93,667 | +86,679 |
| London Stansted Airport | 59,800 | 31,699 | -28,101 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 45,431 | 0 | -45,431 |
| Manchester Airport | 26,993 | 1,449 | -25,544 |
| London | 20,985 | 0 | -20,985 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 7011
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Glass envelopes, bulbs, and tubes used in electric lamps, cathode-ray tubes, and similar devices